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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Wolves

The Houston Rockets take the floor against the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect Points as Rockets Take on Wolves

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when the Rockets play the Wolves. Our prediction is that there will be Over 223.5 points and that is on offer at -110.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 110-105 Rockets Victory

Houston Rockets were beaten in their previous three road games and the latest was at United Center. Chicago Bulls claimed a 132-124 win. Alperen Sengun produced a triple-double masterclass by recording 33 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves won their last game 102-92. This was a road victory at TD Garden against Boston Celtics. Offensively, Bones Hyland led the way, scoring 23, while Jaden McDaniels added 19 and Ayo Dosunmu 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Wolves. Both wins came at Toyota Center and the scorelines were 121-115 and 110-105. It’s been six Wolves wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets logo Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 111.1 points, 44.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.0 points and 38.4 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 24.3 points, with Reed Sheppard making 2.9 (33.7%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 8.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.0 points, 43.4 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.7 points and 44.6 rebounds.

Julius Randle is averaging 17.9 points and 3.6 assists, while Rudy Gobert has an average of 11.3 rebounds and Bones Hyland 2.3 (41.8%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

We’re heading to the totals after finding that the line is set at a generous 223.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this NBA contest.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Rockets vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Wolves games at home.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Wolves games.

Over 223.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ayo Dosunmu Over 3.5 Rebounds -156 BetMGM logo

Ayo Dosunmu (Wolves) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 6 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -156 available.

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Alperen Sengun Over 18.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has totaled an average of 23.5 points in the past 4 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -116 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 223.5
Spread Timberwolves +1.5
Player Rebounds Ayo Dosunmu Over 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 223.5. We’ve also gone for Wolves +1.5 and Ayo Dosunmu (Wolves) to record Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 112 - 115 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Wolves landing a 115-112 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

There’s the opportunity to back Minnesota Timberwolves at +106 on the Moneyline although Houston Rockets are priced up at betting odds of -123. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 55%.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 224.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 224.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Kevin Durant. You can get -110 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 26.5
-110
Under 26.5
-118
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-116
Under 18.5
-111
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-100
Under 18.5
-130
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
+102
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Ayo Dosunmu (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-102
Under 5.5
-127
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-101
Under 4.5
-128
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
-105
Under 11.5
-123
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-156
Under 8.5
+120
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-111
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-139
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Wolves Have Picked Up Seven Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Wolves have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, posting 119.20 points per contest while yielding 113.00.

The Rockets have dropped three road games in a row. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 111.90 points per contest and giving up 117.60.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats 7-3 232.20 119.20 113.00 6 4
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 5-5 229.50 111.90 117.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 69 37.17 1244 358 18.0 5.2 0.3 7.8 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 68 36.34 1763 302 25.9 4.4 2.4 5.5 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 67 35.04 1035 125 15.4 1.9 2.2 6.8 0.9 0.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 57 36.1 1705 216 29.9 3.8 3.5 5.2 0.8 1.4
Julius Randle 72 32.98 1515 366 21.0 5.1 1.4 6.8 0.3 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 70 31.79 1025 195 14.6 2.8 1.4 4.3 1.0 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
13 Mar NBA
Pelicans 105-107 Rockets
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
10 Mar NBA
Raptors 99-113 Rockets
08 Mar NBA
Rockets 120-145 Spurs
06 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 99-106 Rockets

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

22 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 102-92 Celtics
20 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 108-104 Timberwolves
18 Mar NBA
Jazz 111-147 Timberwolves
17 Mar NBA
Suns 104-116 Timberwolves
15 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 103-116 Thunder
13 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 127-117 Warriors
11 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 128-153 Clippers
10 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 106-120 Lakers
07 Mar NBA
Magic 119-92 Timberwolves
05 Mar NBA
Raptors 107-115 Timberwolves

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 48 25 0.658 117.2 110.5 6.7 27-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 8-2 7W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 27 0.625 119.2 114.9 4.3 23-13 22-14 10-5 29-17 7-3 4W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Hornets 38 34 0.528 116.4 111.8 4.6 18-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 4W
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Magic 38 34 0.528 115.7 114.8 0.9 22-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 6L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Kings 19 54 0.26 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-29 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Pelicans 25 48 0.342 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-26 7-8 16-30 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 48 25 0.658 117.2 110.5 6.7 27-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 8-2 7W
Cavaliers 45 27 0.625 119.2 114.9 4.3 23-13 22-14 10-5 29-17 7-3 4W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Magic 38 34 0.528 115.7 114.8 0.9 22-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 6L
Hornets 38 34 0.528 116.4 111.8 4.6 18-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 4W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 48 0.342 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-26 7-8 16-30 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 54 0.26 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-29 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 48 25 0.658 117.2 110.5 6.7 27-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 8-2 7W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Cavaliers 45 27 0.625 119.2 114.9 4.3 23-13 22-14 10-5 29-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Hornets 38 34 0.528 116.4 111.8 4.6 18-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 4W
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Magic 38 34 0.528 115.7 114.8 0.9 22-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 6L
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pelicans 25 48 0.342 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-26 7-8 16-30 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 54 0.26 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-29 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak